![]() 1974 Laverda 1000 3C | |
Manufacturer | Laverda |
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Production | 1973-1988 |
Engine | 981 cc (59.9 cu in) air cooled DOHC triple |
Bore / stroke | 75 mm × 74 mm (3.0 in × 2.9 in) |
Compression ratio | 10:1 (Jota) |
Top speed | 130 mph (210 km/h) (3CL) 140 mph (230 km/h) (Jota) |
Power | 81 bhp (60 kW) @ 7,200 rpm (3CL) 90 bhp (67 kW) @ 7,600 rpm (Jota) |
Transmission | Multiplate wet clutch, 5 speed, chain drive |
Frame type | Duplex cradle |
Suspension | Front: Telescopic forks, rear swinging arm |
Wheelbase | 1,470 mm (58 in) |
Weight | 246 kg (542 lb) (Jota) (dry) |
Footnotes / references [1][2][3][4] |
The Laverda 1000 is a series of 981 cc (59.9 cu in) air cooled DOHC triple motorcycles produced by the Italian manufacturer Laverda between 1973 and 1988.[5] The high-performance variant, the Jota, was the fastest production motorcycle from 1976 to 1981.[6] Approximately 7,100 triples of the various models were produced.[7]